🇺🇸 Rochester vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Rochester

overcast clouds

45°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 37°F

H 46°F / L 43°F

Humidity: 66%

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Seoul

broken clouds

48°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 47°F

H 48°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 100%

Climate Overview

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Rochester

Rochester on Lake Ontario is New York's third-largest city and equally famous for lake-effect snow but from Lake Ontario rather than Erie. The city averages 100 inches of snow annually. Rochester also claims the least sunny days in the US — the cloud cover from Lake Ontario is persistent from October through May.

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Seoul

Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall

Best monthsApril, May, September, October
AvoidJuly, August (monsoon), December, January (bitter cold)
Annual rain57 inches (1,450 mm)

Seoul has four distinct seasons. Cherry blossoms in April and autumn foliage in October rival Tokyo's. Summers bring the monsoon (jangma) and intense heat; winters are dry and bitterly cold with clear blue skies.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Rochester🇰🇷 Seoul
Spring

43–70°F

March–May

Summer

72–89°F

June–August

Fall

50–73°F

September–November

Winter

19–36°F

December–February

Rochester vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rochester or Seoul have better weather?

Rochester and Seoul have very different climates. Rochester on Lake Ontario is New York's third-largest city and equally famous for lake-effect snow b Seoul: Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Rochester vs Seoul?

Best time for Rochester: spring and fall. Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October.

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